Pandas & robots, Kung Fu Panda sweeps Annies

Go panda, go panda! Kung Fu Panda (#6 on my best films of 2008) came into the 36th Annie Awards (the most prestigious awards for animation, voted on by industry professionals and fans) well behind the likes of Wall-E in public perception and shiny awards. The Panda however left the ceremony with his arms full of statues from every major category including Best Picture. Why is this important you ask? The Annies have accurately predicted every Academy Award winner in animation but one (Happy Feet??) since the category was invented. You can check out the full list of winners here.